Sensory Activities for Children — 20 Games for Home

Sensory activities — nutrition for the young child's brain

The senses are the windows through which young children understand the world. Every texture touched and sound heard builds neural connections.

20 sensory activities with household materials

Sense of touch

1. Rice sensory bin — hands in rice, free exploration
2. Salt dough play — kneading, shaping, cutting
3. Ice play — ice cubes with embedded toys
4. Finger painting on paper or foil
5. Different textures — bag with silk, cardboard, wool, plastic

Sense of sight

6. Sensory bottle — water, oil, glitter, sequins
7. Colored lights — flashlight with colored foil in a dark room
8. Soap bubbles — guaranteed delight for 6 months — 4 years
9. Colored water in transparent containers

Sense of hearing

10. DIY instruments — bottles with beans, pots and spoons
11. Sound guessing game — tap a rhythm, guess the source
12. Dance with music — energetic or relaxing playlist

Balance and movement

13. Rolling in a blanket — child in blanket, gently roll
14. Bean bag on head, on shoulders
15. Pillow obstacle course on the floor

Combined

16. Sensory gelatin — colored, with small toys
17. Water wall — plastic bottles on wall, pour water
18. Sensory gardening — soil, water, seeds
19. Modeling with natural clay
20. Nature exploration — leaves, stones, sand

Required materials (all from home!)

• Rice, lentils, beans, pasta
• Food coloring
• Water, ice
• Transparent containers

Conclusion

Sensory activities cost nothing and bring immense cognitive benefits. Also explore organized sensory workshops in Bucharest!